11.19.2012

10 Days of Thanksgiving: Green Beans

Ahhh, the good ole' green bean casserole. A dish whose original Campbell's soup recipe has spanned generations and Thanksgiving tables the country over. It's very simple: Combine Campbell's condensed cream of mushroom soup with French-cut green beans, milk, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Bake and top with French's French fried onions. Couldn't be simpler, right?

Modern spins on the 50's classic might be a smidge more involved but arguably result in a more flavorful and health-conscious dish. That's the route we're taking this Thanksgiving, looking at dishes like green beans and walnuts with lemon vinaigrette, green beans with Cremini mushroom sauce, and Haricot Verts (fancy green beans) with roasted fennel and shallots. Want to modernize your green bean casserole? Check out five recipe ideas below to help get you started.